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For information regarding MOST and MUST drug programs, scroll to the bottom of this page.

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****NEW REFERRAL SYSTEM EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2017****

In an effort to better serve our members, contractors and customers, Local 8 will implement a CALL BOOK/

PHONE IN BID/DAY HALL effective August 1, 2017.Calls will still be filled in order by page and line number.

After new jobs are posted in the evening on the job line and the website, a member can call the job line and

enter "1" for Book 1 (all classifications) to bid or enter "2" for Book 2 (all classifications) to bid.When placing

a bid, please leave your name, classification, page and line number, as well as the job(s) you are interested in.

Bidding will be closed at 7:30 am. We will still have a day hall so a member can come in anytime after

7:30 am to sign the day hall sheet.

REFERRAL PROCEDURE

8 AM - Call the top 20 applicants on Book 1 for short calls, then long calls

Followed by calling the Book 1 Bid List/Day Hall

Followed by updating recording and website with any remaining jobs

Followed by calling the top 20 applicants on Book 2

Followed by calling the Book 2 Bid List/Day Hall

JOB ACTIVITY

UNLESS THERE IS AN ONSITE DRUG TEST FOR THE JOB CALL YOU ARE

TAKING, YOU WILL NEED TO BE MOST CURRENT. THE MUST DRUG TEST

IS RECIPROCAL.IF YOU ARE MUST CURRENT, YOU WILL NEED TO BRING A

PRINT OUT OF YOUR MUST PROFILE TO THE JOBSITE.YOU SHOULD ALSO BRING WITH YOU

Anyone taking a call that they do not qualify for, such as a license call when they do not have a license, upon rejection by the Contractor, shall sign the back of the Book.

g.

Short calls do not erase any nicks from your place on the Book.

h.

Upon successful completion of a short call, you must return your signed pinkie within 1 Business Day.

****** Medical Marijuana becomes Legal in Ohio on 9/6/2016 ******

But NOT in our workplace

Ohio has legalized the use of medical marijuana. This becomes effective on September 6, 2016. Medical marijuana will still remain an illegal substance in our workforce and anyone will be considered non-current if they test positive for use, regardless if a valid prescription is provided.

This bill is very friendly to employers. The new law specifically allows for employers to maintain a drug-free workplace or zero-tolerance drug policy. The bill also maintains an employer's right to terminate an employee who tests positive for marijuana. Unemployment benefits are not required to be paid if a positive drug test is the reason for termination.

If you are currently unemployed and need a drug test packet, you can pick one up at the upstairs window at the hall within 2 months of your expiration date.

Please keep in mind that many contractors and customers require your test to be officially posted before you can be hired or go to work. The results of your test and online posting may take anywhere from 2 to 5 business days.

If you test through MOST while you are on the Book, you can turn in your receipt to the Referral office, immediatley after testing, for your $50 stipend. The stipend will be mailed to you and will take about two weeks

To check your MOST drug test date, contact Brenda at the hall.Click on MOST info for additional information.

If you believe that your drug testing date is due to expire and you are currently working, be sure to check with your employer and ask them for a drug screen packet.

If you currently are not working, see Brenda in the Business Office to pick up a renewal packet.

Remember, you must be current with the MOST Substance Abuse Program before you arrive on the job.

The MOST Substance Abuse Program IS reciprocal with the MUST Safety Drug Program.

If you take a call with a Local that contracts with MUST, you can have your MOST profile sent to MUST.

Contact MOST at 1-877-522-6869and ask them to forward your profileonto MUST.

The union hall or your contractor willhave to register you with MUST.If you are working for a contractor that uses the MUST program and you have tested with the MUST program, you can have your profile updated in MOST.